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Mauro Gitto1, Pier Pasquale Leone1, Damiano Regazzoli1

  • 1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.

Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine : Including Molecular Interventions
|February 28, 2022
PubMed

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A 75-year-old woman experienced myocardial infarction after balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) for severe aortic stenosis. This case highlights a serious complication of BAV and its management.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Severe aortic stenosis necessitates intervention to improve patient outcomes.
  • Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement.
  • Complications associated with BAV require careful consideration and management.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old female underwent BAV for severe aortic stenosis.
  • Post-procedure, the patient developed non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Coronary angiography revealed left anterior descending artery occlusion, not present pre-operatively.

Findings:

  • BAV can precipitate acute coronary events, including myocardial infarction.
  • Left anterior descending artery occlusion is a potential complication following BAV.
  • Prompt recognition and management of post-BAV myocardial infarction are crucial.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring for cardiac complications after BAV.
  • Understanding potential BAV-related complications can guide procedural modifications and post-procedural care.
  • Further research into the mechanisms and prevention of BAV-induced myocardial infarction is warranted.

Keywords:
Balloon aortic valvuloplastyCoronary artery occlusionDegenerated aortic valve

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